Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

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Backstage
June 3, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Kentucky and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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"VOID" - Student Thesis Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Hare (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Lana (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Logan (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Stone Head'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, 18-24)
--- Sara (supporting, 18-24)
--- Leif Johnson (supporting, 35+)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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"Harrow Wood Drive" Horror Film (Working Title)

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Woman (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Young Man (lead, male, 20-35)
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Livingston, TN; Campbellsville, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Boxes'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Jenny (lead, female, 7-12)
--- Justin (lead, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Noblesville, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Bloomington, IN; Fishers, IN; Carmel, IN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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